A manhunt is underway for a gunman who fired two shots inside a Manchester business. The incident, that locals terrified, occurred at 11pm on Sunday night as cops have launched enquiries.
The shooter, who was said to have fled the scene at speed on a bicycle, is the subject of a police appeal for information over the incident that saw a firearm discharged twice on the Burnage stretch of Kingsway, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Greater Manchester Police say they are pursuing 'a number of lines of inquiry' but it is being reported no one was hurt in the shooting. The force have issued a description of the man in connection with the incident inside the business.
He is described as tall and slim and entered the building just before 11pm and discharged the weapon twice as a scene remains in place on site.
Superintendent Paul Walker of Greater Manchester Police said: "Firstly, I want to reassure the local community that we believe this incident to be a targeted attack and there is no risk to the wider public.
"Thankfully no injuries were reported and we are following up a number of lines of inquiry to trace and arrest the person responsible.
"We have increased the number of patrol officers around the local area and if you have any concerns I would urge you to speak to them as they are on hand to help and reassure you.
"We are now appealing to members of the public who might have witnessed something or might have information that could aid our investigation to please come forwards and share it with us."
Anyone with any information can call police on 0161 856 6051 or 0161 856 6063 quoting log 3453 of April 30.
Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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